RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Psychology
Webster University | Aug 2023 – Present

• Lead behavioral research projects focused on risky decision-making and stress in real-world contexts (e.g., alcohol-impaired driving, mobile interventions)

• Teach and develop data analysis curriculum (R, Jamovi, SPSS) and train students on reproducible workflows and applied statistics

• Mentor students in psychophysiological research and data storytelling

• Serve as a statistical consultant for interdisciplinary research in cross-functional teams

• Write grants, manage IRB protocols, and present data insights to academic and non-academic audiences

Key Tools: R, jamovi, SPSS, data visualization, survey platforms, qualitative interviewing, project management

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow (NIAAA T32)
University of Missouri – Columbia | Aug 2020 – Aug 2023

• Built and applied machine learning and computational models to understand decision-making under alcohol intoxication

• Conducted behavioral data analysis using mixed-effects models, Bayesian inference, and classification methods in R

• Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., clinicians, developers, policy researchers) on study design and data strategy

• Presented findings to national audiences and contributed to peer-reviewed publications with high real-world relevance

• Served as internal data consultant and trained team members on advanced statistical techniques

Key Tools: R, Bayesian modeling, ML workflows, survey data, longitudinal analysis

 

Graduate Research Assistant – Cognitive Neuroscience of Stress Lab
Saint Louis University | Aug 2016 – Jun 2020

• Led end-to-end execution of multiple behavioral research projects using physiological and survey data (e.g., cortisol, impulsivity, smartphone-based tracking)

• Managed participant recruitment, protocol development, IRB approval, and data collection/cleaning

• Analyzed complex, longitudinal datasets using R and SPSS; built mixed models and visualized key patterns in stress-behavior interactions

• Supervised 10+ student researchers and coordinated cross-departmental collaborations

• Delivered research presentations to academic, health, and public audiences

Key Tools: R, SPSS, Qualtrics, REDCap, data cleaning, multilevel models, Shiny (introductory), survey design

 

Clinical Research Coordinator
Washington University School of Medicine – Weight Mgmt & Eating Disorders Lab | May 2014 – Jul 2016

• Managed large-scale health behavior research studies across multiple sites

• Developed and maintained systems for tracking study compliance, data quality, and reporting for NIH grants

• Created audit systems, led internal hiring processes, and trained team members in research protocols

• Coordinated communication with stakeholders including funders, research partners, and clinical collaborators

Key Tools: Excel, REDCap, project documentation systems, compliance tracking, stakeholder coordination

 

Adjunct Instructor & Independent Study Mentor
Webster University & Saint Louis University | 2018–2023

• Designed and taught courses in statistics, research methods, and psychology with a focus on applied data skills

• Mentored students in independent projects using real datasets, emphasizing reproducibility and interpretation

• Transitioned courses to online platforms while maintaining interactivity and outcomes

Key Tools: R, Jamovi, pedagogical design

 

Research Assistant – Lifespan Wellness Lab
Webster University | May 2012 – May 2014

• Supported behavioral research on health behaviors and stress across the lifespan

• Conducted literature reviews, data collection, SPSS-based analysis, and participant management

• Assisted in grant writing and student research development

Key Tools: SPSS, Excel, survey platforms, early-stage protocol development